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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 530.1
Esophagitis
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below 530.1 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • A disorder characterized by inflammation of the esophageal wall
  • An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the esophageal wall
  • Inflammation of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach)
  • Inflammation of the esophagus caused by the reflux of gastric juice with contents of the stomach and duodenum
  • Inflammation, acute or chronic, of the esophagus caused by bacteria, chemicals, or trauma
530.1 Excludes
  • tuberculous esophagitis (017.8)
Applies To
  • Esophagitis:
    • chemical
    • peptic
    • postoperative
    • regurgitant
Use Additional
  • Use additional E code to identify cause, if induced by chemical
 530.0 ICD9Data.com 530.10 
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